This pick was released to clients on December 20, 2025 at 10:03AM ET.
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Central Michigan at Northern Illinois

December 20, 2025
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Central Michigan shoots 45.3%, led by 7-foot senior center Nathan Claerbaut (12.9 ppg, 7.1 rpg). But the defense ranks 310th nationally, allowing 48.2% shooting. Central Michigan is on a 13-7 run OVER the total. Northern Illinois averages 77.5 points, but is also struggling defensively, allowing 50.5% shooting and 82.3 points per contest. Take Central Michigan/Northern Illinois OVER the total. 

2 units on Game Total OVER 148 -113 (risk 2 to return 3.77)
Result:
LOSS
Final
1H
2H
F
C. Michigan Chippewas
27
29
73
Northern Illinois Huskies img
27
47
74
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